9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from October 5th, 2025

The 260th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup covers the week’s notable developments in the Linux world, concluding on October 5, 2025. Here’s a concise recap of the key updates you might have missed.

This week saw significant updates, including:

  • Raspberry Pi OS transitioned to Debian 13.
  • Ubuntu Touch was updated to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
  • Development kicked off for the Cinnamon 6.6 desktop environment, introducing new features.
  • Alpine Linux adopted a /usr-merged file system layout.
  • Cairo-Dock returned with support for Wayland and HiDPI displays.

Additionally, there were new releases, including the GNU Linux-libre kernel, an NVIDIA graphics driver, openSUSE Leap, and OpenSSL. Below are the main highlights and latest releases:

Hot News of the Week

Released Distros This Week

Released Apps, Drivers, Desktops, and Kernels This Week

Coming Up Next Week

Anticipate the release of KDE Gear 25.08.2, Ubuntu 25.10, and GNOME 49.1, alongside more exciting Linux news and updates!

For a comprehensive roundup, visit 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 5th, 2025.


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